2026 MACRI Symposium

MACRI’s 2026 Symposium will be held virtually and in person, in beautiful downtown San Antonio, this May 29th and 30th in partnership with Texas Public Radio, at the Malú & Carlos Alvarez Theater. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn about contemporary Mexican American civil rights issues from national thought leaders!
Our speakers:
- Cristela Alonzo, comedian, actress, writer, and producer
- US Congressman Joaquin Castro
- Carmen Perez-Jordan, Civil and Human Rights Leader & Chicana Feminist
- Rochelle Garza, Chair of the US Commission on Civil Rights
- Henry Jiménez, President & CEO of Propel Nonprofits
- Nadege Souvenir, CEO of the San Antonio Area Foundation
- Mark Hugo Lopez, Director of Race and Ethnicity Research, Pew Research Center
- Josefina Lopez, award-winning playwright and screenwriter
Register today and select your in-person or virtual admission ticket at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mexicanamericancivilrightsinstitute/event/2026symposium/
Please note that in-person seating in the theater is first-come, first-served!
Virtual attendees will receive a link to the live stream in advance.
OJO! As always, views and ideas shared by presenters do not necessarily reflect those of MACRI, its staff, or funders.